Configuration Via Xml - Siemens SIMATIC RF1100 Operating Instructions Manual

Addressing and configuring
6.3 Configuration via XML
3. Make sure that the "Scan protocol > PROFINET devices" is selected.
Note: Note that the function "Fetch additional information" can take some time when the
network includes many devices.
4. Click on the "Save" button.
5. Switch to the "Device list" menu.
6. Click on the "Start network scan" button on the toolbar.
Reaction: The network is scanned for connected devices and all recognized devices are
displayed in the device list.
7. Select the desired reader in the device list.
8. Click on the "Configure device" button on the toolbar.
Reaction: The "Device configuration" window opens.
9. Enter a new, unique IP address for the reader in the "IP address" text box.
Note: You may have to disable the "DHCP" function beforehand.
10.Enter the subnet mask of your network in the "Subnet mask" input box.
11.Click the "Load all" button to transfer the settings to the reader.
Result: The reader is assigned the new IP address, subnet mask and a new device name.
Device flash test using SINEC PNI
Using the node flash test, you can identify the reader quickly and simply by having the LEDs of
the device flash. This function is particularly helpful if multiple devices are connected to the
network/PC.
Follow the steps below to identify the relevant reader using the flash test:
1. Select the desired module from the device list in the "Device list" menu.
2. Click on the "Flash LED" button on the toolbar.
Reaction: The LED flashes on the selected reader.
3. Click the "Stop" button to stop the flashing.
6.3

Configuration via XML

This section is intended only for XML users.
Configuration of the reader is not necessary for pure XML work. You can continue
directly with configuration via WBM and with programming via XML. You can find
detailed information on this in the manual "XML programming for SIMATIC Ident
support.industry.siemens.com/cs/ww/en/view/109781631)".
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